Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

Four People, One Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 19, 2025

A compelling look at the different reactions to the empty tomb

Four People, One Resurrection. April 20th, 2025 Easter Sunday, CCCAG Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction Today we celebrate the greatest event in human history- the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of history up to this point that we are going to read about today was to prepare the way for this ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29, Isaiah 43:1, Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trial, The Denial, And The Betrayal - When The Heart Is Tested - Matthew 26:57-27:10 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 25, 2025

Every heart is tested in the presence of JESUS. The religious leaders rejected Him, Peter denied Him, and Judas betrayed Him, and yet each story reveals the depth of human weakness and the overwhelming grace of GOD’s redemptive love. Question is...How will you respond when your heart is tested?

2025.10.26.Sermon Notes. THE TRIAL, THE DENIAL, AND THE BETRAYAL - WHEN THE HEART IS TESTED MATTHEW 26:57-27:10 Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Trial, Denial, Rejection, Betrayal, Sanhedrin, Blasphemy, Remorse, Repentance, Field of Blood, Remorse without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75, Matthew 27:1-10, Isaiah 53:7, Daniel 7:13-14, John 5:39-40, Luke 22:61-62, John 21:15-17, James 4:8, Acts 2:23, Romans 8:28, John 8:36, Zechariah 11:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God lovingly exposes our hidden flaws to awaken us, inviting us to repentance and restoration through His grace, not shame, so we may return to Him.

Some mornings the mirror tells the truth better than our memories. You’re brushing your teeth and you notice a new gray hair. It didn’t ask permission to arrive. It just showed up, whispering, “Time is moving. Pay attention.” Gray hairs have a way of doing that—gently alerting us to what we have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Topics: Delayed Return, Repentance

Blood Bought, Battle Fought PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

Christ’s priceless sacrifice secures our salvation, transforms our identity, and empowers us to live free from sin and shame through His unchanging grace.

Some of you limped into this room today under the weight of the week. Bills barking. Calendars crowded. Regrets replaying. You smiled at the door, but your soul is sighing inside. You wonder, Am I still seen? Still loved? Still secure? Friend, you couldn’t have walked into a better word for a weary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Topics: Redemption, Victory

The 2nd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to deal with guilt. Mercy is God’s love toward men extended to free us from condemnation.

Unfaithfulness: Condemnation Hosea 1:1-2:1; 2 Kings 17:6-23 Last week we looked at the first illegitimate child born to Hosea’s unfaithful wife, Gomer. We noted that the child, whom the Lord instructed Hosea to name Jezreel, represented the first product of unfaithfulness, which is impotence, or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Answer To Disturbed Emotions Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 12, 2009

This is the 3rd sermon from Psalm 23. It focuses on How God Restores Our Soul when it is carrying around mixed hurtful emotions such as guilt & grief & grudges.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #2: God’s Answer for Damaged Emotions: Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:3 ‘HE restores my soul.’ Introduction: This morning we’re continuing the series from Psalm 23: In this most beloved PSALM we find 7 CAUSES of STRESS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Clinging To The Faith

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What is it to have mercy? What is it to have guilt? No doubt we have at some point felt that we are no longer to be forgiven for some sin or transgression. But then there is something called faith.

In verses 12-13: Is it not wonderful to know that Christ has reached down and forgiven us from our sins, and then to call us into a ministry, no matter what that ministry is? Look at Paul and what he was before he came to know Christ as his Savior. He denounced the teachings of Christ, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pain Of Disappointments

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 10, 2020

Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Reigns. Pt. 2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023

Jesus Christ demonstrated His love for humanity by sacrificially giving His life on the cross and resurrecting from the dead. Because of this incredible act of love, those who are in Christ have become new creations.

Love Reigns. Pt. 2 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Jesus Christ demonstrated His love for humanity by sacrificially giving His life on the cross and resurrecting from the dead. Because of this incredible act of love, those who are in Christ have become new creations. All our past mistakes, sins, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 50

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Does God Care? vs. 1-3 Grow by Experience vs. 4-9 Walk in the Light vs. 10-11 Intro: Todd Adams Isaiah 50 continues the servant series in this section we get such a rich description of Jesus Christ There are four servant songs They are called that because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Orbits Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

The passage deals with immorality that shouldn’t be named or practiced among the believers at Ephesus, I want to emphasize that the scripture should not be burdened with baggage that it is often saddled with

Background to passage: It’s been a while since we have been in Ephesians, so a quick overview. First three chapters are deeply theological about Christ’s role in our salvation and in the life of the church. Last three chapters are very practical. In fact the end of chapter four some of the “most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Independance Day

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2016

A message to focus on our freedom in Christ.

"Independence Day" John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Introduction: IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Forgive Somebody Like Me?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 12, 2006

Have you looked at your sinful life and ask, "How can God forgive somebody like me?" If God could forgive David for all that he had done, then he can and will forgive you.

HOW CAN GOD FORGIVE SOMEBODY LIKE ME? ILLUSTRATION: He had been FOUND OUT! By the time he decided to CONFESS his SIN the entire NATION was already talking. UNFAITHFULNESS, ADULTERY, LIES, MURDER! How could the LEADER of the nation, the man everyone ADMIRED, the one known as “the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ